Stefan Petschnig

Q: Where is Stefan based?

Stefan is based in Selva, Spain and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Stefan speak?

Stefan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Stefan have?

Stefan has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 3 months . Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Stefan's latest experience?

Stefan's most recent position is Founder at SuccessPath Consulting .

Q: What companies has Stefan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stefan has worked for SuccessPath Consulting and The IRONMAN Group .

Q: Which industries is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in industries like Sport and Recreation , Aerospace and Defense , Media, and Entertainment and Publishing . Stefan also has some experience in Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Strategy and Planning , and Marketing . Stefan also has some experience in Sales , Product Development , and Human Resources (HR) .

Q: Which industries has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in industries like Sport and Recreation and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Operations , and Sales .

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Selva, Spain

Experience

Jan 2024 - Present

2 years 2 months

Founder

SuccessPath Consulting

Established a Spain-based company focused on executive leadership coaching and global sports events consulting

Jan 2022 - Dec 2024

3 years

Chief Business Development Officer and Member of the Board

The IRONMAN Group

Jan 2018 - Dec 2022

5 years

Managing Director EMEA and Global Leadership Team Member

The IRONMAN Group

Took over operations and business development within the EMEA region
Joined the Global Leadership Team in 2020

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

2 years

Managing Director

IRONMAN China

Organized the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 events in Hefei, Xiamen and Liuzhou in 2016 and 2017

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

3 years

Managing Director

INFRONT Sports and Media

Established a series of 10 km road running events in China’s ten largest cities
Developed the B2Run corporate running series across Germany, France, Spain and Portugal

Jan 2010 - Dec 2012

3 years

Managing Director

IRONMAN EMEA

Jan 1997 - Dec 2011

15 years

Co-Founder

Triangle Show and Sports Promotion Pty Ltd

Co-founded the company in 1997
Established IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 events in Austria, France, Monaco and South Africa between 1998 and 2010
Sold the company to Providence Equity Partners in 2011

Jan 1992 - Dec 1998

7 years

Officer

Austrian Military

Served to the rank of Captain

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Sport (29 years), Aerospace and Defense (7 years), Media and Entertainment (3 years), and Professional Services (2 years).

Sport

Aerospace and Defense

Media and Entertainment

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Operations (31 years), Strategy (18 years), Marketing (18 years), Sales (3 years), Product Development (3 years), and Human Resources (2 years).

Operations

Strategy

Marketing

Sales

Product Development

Human Resources

Summary

As co-founder of Triangle Show and Sports Promotion in 1997, Stefan established IRONMAN events in Austria, France, Monaco and South Africa between 1998 and 2013. Stefan and his partners sold Triangle Show & Sports Promotion to Providence Equity Partners in 2011 and stayed on board IRONMAN as the Managing Director of EMEA. In 2023 Stefan joined Infront Sports and Media to develop the corporate running series B2Run in Europe and a series of ten 10km road running events in major cities across China. He came back on-board IRONMAN in 2015 to organize the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 events in China´s Hefei, Xiamen and Liuzhou held in 2016 and 2017. During mid-year of 2017, the Austrian transitioned back to Europe to take over operations and business development within the EMEA region. In 2018 Stefan took over the role as Managing Director for EMEA within The IRONMAN Group. Stefan joined The IRONMAN Group´s Global Leadership Team in 2020 and took over the position as Chief Business Development Officer from 2022 to 2024. In 2024 Stefan founded SuccessPath Consulting. A company based in Spain which is focused on executive leadership coaching and global sports events consulting.

Stefan is a former member of the Austrian National Swimming Team, two times IRONMAN finisher and served in the Austrian Army to the ranks of captain from 1987 to 1999.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1988 - Jun 1991

Military Academy

Wiener Neustadt, Austria

Oct 1980 - Jun 1987

Secondary and high school

Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria

Oct 1975 - Jun 1979

Primary school

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Created

January 2026

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Where is Stefan based?

Stefan is based in Selva, Spain and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Stefan speak?

Stefan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Stefan have?

Stefan has at least 34 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 3 months. Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Stefan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Stefan would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder, Chief Business Development Officer and Member of the Board, Managing Director EMEA and Global Leadership Team Member.

What is Stefan's latest experience?

Stefan's most recent position is Founder at SuccessPath Consulting.

What companies has Stefan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stefan has worked for SuccessPath Consulting and The IRONMAN Group.

Which industries is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in industries like Sport and Recreation, Aerospace and Defense, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing. Stefan also has some experience in Professional Services.

Which business areas is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Strategy and Planning, and Marketing. Stefan also has some experience in Sales, Product Development, and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in industries like Sport and Recreation and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Operations, and Sales.

What is Stefan's education?

Stefan attended Military Academy.

What is the availability of Stefan?

Stefan is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Stefan?

Stefan's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.